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Raging water takes chunk out of Botanical Parkway

As flood waters raged throughout West Columbia Sunday, toward the Saluda River, a portion of Botanical Parkway was taken out. Jess Cruser, who lives close to the damaged area, said she heard a loud crash on Sunday morning, about 9 a.m. The road leads to the Riverbanks Zoo Botanical Garden on the Lexington County side. […]

Lexington Two – Cancels School for Wednesday, Oct. 7

Lexington School District Two – Cancels School for Wednesday, Oct. 7 Due to the concerns about the flooded areas of the school district and hazardous road conditions, Lexington School District Two is canceling school tomorrow, Wednesday, Oct. 7. All Wednesday after-school programs, athletic practices or events, adult education classes, other school or district-related meetings, events […]

Lexington Two – Cancels School for Wednesday, Oct. 7

Lexington School District Two – Cancels School for Wednesday, Oct. 7 Due to the concerns about the flooded areas of the school district and hazardous road conditions, Lexington School District Two is canceling school tomorrow, Wednesday, Oct. 7. All Wednesday after-school programs, athletic practices or events, adult education classes, other school or district-related meetings, events […]

Saluda River at Quail Hollow overflowing banks

These pictures are from the Quail Hollow pool area. Quail Hollow is off of US 378 (Sunset Boulevard) west of Lexington Medical Center. It shows the tennis court outside of the pool, with the Saluda River in the background. The river has risen above its bank, to flood the parking lot and tennis courts.    […]

West Columbia Boil Water Advisory Lifted, except Woodberry Road

Boil Water Advisory Lifted West Columbia Mayor Joseph “Joe” Owens is advising the public that the West Columbia boil water advisory for the following areas has been lifted:  All West Columbia water customers in the area bordered by US HWY 1 to the north, Watling Road to the west, Airport Boulevard to the south, and […]

Lexington Two schools will be closed again Tuesday, October 6th

Due to road closings and other water-related issues, Lexington Two schools will be closed again Tuesday, October 6th. Lexington School District Two FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Monday, October 5, 2015 Lexington School District Two – Cancels School West Columbia — Lexington School District Two: Due to the concerns about the flooded areas of the school district […]

Cayce begins to return to normalcy

The City of Cayce would like to issue the following updates for our residents. We ask that each of you continue to take extra precautions. – The voluntary evacuation for Riverland Park has been lifted and Cayce Public Safety is currently allowing only Riverland Park residents back into the area. If you live in that […]

West Columbia on delayed schedule, changes council meeting time

West Columbia City Hall Operating on Delayed Opening and Change of Time for Council Meeting  City of West Columbia offices will open on a delayed schedule Tuesday, October 6, 2015. City Hall will open at 10:00 AM. Employees are asked to report to work only if safe roadway conditions exist for their commute. The regularly […]